Bodiam Castle
"Bodiam is a magnificent castle of the fourteenth century, situated 41/2 miles
from Robertsbridge, close to the river Rother, which forms there the
boundary of this county with Kent; the large moat, or rather lake, which defended
it, is connected with the river. The trace of the structure is nearly a square,
enclosing a large area, surrounded by a broad and deep moat, and having a
massive round tower at each angle of the walls. The gates were on the N. and
S. fronts, and there was a square tower in the centre of the E. and W. sides. The
grand entrance gatehouse, in the middle of the N. front, was approached by a
raised causeway, defended by a small barbican, of which some remains exist ; this
entrance is exceedingly fine, being flanked by two grandly machicolated square
towers. On the opposite S. face is a square tower, pierced by a postern giving on
the moat: in all there are nine towers." Extract from "The Castles of England: Their Story and Structure" (Archive)
Bodiam Castle is a National Trust property with free entry for National Trust members.
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